Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow that is a part of the group of diseases called hematological neoplasms. Individuals who have been exposed to Benzene are highly likely to develop Leukemia or other blood diseases. Benzene is a chemical used in the making of plastics, nylons and many other things. Most often, it is workers in factories who are exposed to Benzene. Because it is widely known that Benzene has been linked to Leukemia, it's important for employers to protect their workers and make the risks of working with Benzene known. Individuals who have developed Leukemia after working around or being exposed to Benzene, may have the right to seek compensation in a court of law for medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of work, mental and physical distress and more.